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Originally Posted by TishaMoon  I always say quite loudly and firmly no or no bite. Nothing stops her! The problem I have is that leaving her doesn't work so well, since she gets hyper when I let her into the family room for play time. It has carpet and we're still potty training so leaving her there is not really an option. That's why I usually lock her in her crate or put her in the gated kitchen for a few minutes when she's biting.
Well she hadn't been biting yet. She was biting me earlier so before I let her back into the family room I put the deodorant on my hands. She never bit me this time, just came and licked it off. (She had calmed down because of the previous time out.)
I appreciate all the suggestions though! I just feel like I've tried it all and nothing works.  |
Sometimes "leaving her" doesn't necessarily mean "leaving her alone in a room". Sophie does this also (more with my DH and skinchild) and less with me b/c what I do is tell her "no bite" and I get up off the floor. I go about my business within the same room as her. If I'm in the kitchen I'll unload the dishwasher or turn my attention to the TV. Basically, get your attention off of her (of course keeping the Yorkie Mommy Eyes that we all have in the back of our heads watching her every move) This usually diffuses Sophie. Sometimes she starts back up on bitting my feet/shoes. But ignoring her works best. You can be in the same room and still ignore her, so to speak. Sorry..wish I had more for you. This puppy stage sure is tough and I can say that I do relate!